Royal College of Midwives
@rcm.org.uk
The Royal College of Midwives is the UK’s only trade union and professional association led by midwives and MSWs for midwives and MSWs. Find out more about what we do at rcm.org.uk
We extend our warmest wishes to Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on her birthday. We are deeply grateful for her continued patronage and support of our work.
August 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
We extend our warmest wishes to Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on her birthday. We are deeply grateful for her continued patronage and support of our work.
'“These are people, mainly women, who have worked incredibly hard to complete their degree. One of the students we spoke to this week said that studying midwifery isn’t for the faint hearted, and she’s right.' Read more: rcm.org.uk/news/2025/08...
August 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
'“These are people, mainly women, who have worked incredibly hard to complete their degree. One of the students we spoke to this week said that studying midwifery isn’t for the faint hearted, and she’s right.' Read more: rcm.org.uk/news/2025/08...
Though other submission deadlines have now closed for our RCM Awards 2026, we are still welcoming submissions for both Student midwife of the year and Midwifery society of the year! buff.ly/MEta0p7 #RCMAwards2026
August 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Though other submission deadlines have now closed for our RCM Awards 2026, we are still welcoming submissions for both Student midwife of the year and Midwifery society of the year! buff.ly/MEta0p7 #RCMAwards2026
“Today’s news will be a massive relief to graduating midwives across England. We’re pleased that Wes Streeting has listened to us and to our student members and taken action." Head to our website to learn more about today's announcement.. buff.ly/EaBJNLF
August 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
“Today’s news will be a massive relief to graduating midwives across England. We’re pleased that Wes Streeting has listened to us and to our student members and taken action." Head to our website to learn more about today's announcement.. buff.ly/EaBJNLF
Following last year’s inspiring SMiLe conference, RCM Scotland are bringing you another incredible event this year where the key theme for day is ‘by your side’. Learn more and secure your ticket: bit.ly/3GR07wx
August 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Following last year’s inspiring SMiLe conference, RCM Scotland are bringing you another incredible event this year where the key theme for day is ‘by your side’. Learn more and secure your ticket: bit.ly/3GR07wx
We have extended the submission deadline to our RCM Awards 2026 to 8 August 2025. If you were thinking of applying but haven't yet had the chance, head to our website to learn more and get involved! No accomplishment is too small to be acknowledged. buff.ly/aza8YOb
August 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
We have extended the submission deadline to our RCM Awards 2026 to 8 August 2025. If you were thinking of applying but haven't yet had the chance, head to our website to learn more and get involved! No accomplishment is too small to be acknowledged. buff.ly/aza8YOb
ICYMI: our latest blog 'Supporting Newly Qualified Midwife employment: What the RCM is doing' explores the latest RCM survey results and Fiona Gibb talks through the RCM's next steps in remedying the struggle students are facing in getting jobs. buff.ly/m4LNIVr
July 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
ICYMI: our latest blog 'Supporting Newly Qualified Midwife employment: What the RCM is doing' explores the latest RCM survey results and Fiona Gibb talks through the RCM's next steps in remedying the struggle students are facing in getting jobs. buff.ly/m4LNIVr
Join us in London next Spring for the RCM's Education and Research Conference 2026!
July 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Join us in London next Spring for the RCM's Education and Research Conference 2026!
We are extending the entry deadline to the RCM Awards 2026 to ensure that we are capturing all of the work that our members do for the women and families in their care. You now have until 8 August to put yourself forward. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/aza8YOb
July 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We are extending the entry deadline to the RCM Awards 2026 to ensure that we are capturing all of the work that our members do for the women and families in their care. You now have until 8 August to put yourself forward. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/aza8YOb
Are you thinking of applying to the RCM Awards 2026? We have created a series of videos with members of the judging panel to provide you with advice for applying which currently sit on our website. Head over to learn more and start your application: buff.ly/xAk6c37
July 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Are you thinking of applying to the RCM Awards 2026? We have created a series of videos with members of the judging panel to provide you with advice for applying which currently sit on our website. Head over to learn more and start your application: buff.ly/xAk6c37
Excited to have been shortlisted for the Memcom Excellence Award for Best Website!
July 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Excited to have been shortlisted for the Memcom Excellence Award for Best Website!
Group B Strep is the leading cause of severe infection in newborn babies in the UK.
Most of these infections are preventable.
Know someone who’s pregnant? Tell them about GBS this Group B Strep Awareness Week💙gbsaw.gbss.org.uk @GBSSupport #GroupBStrepAwarenessWeek
Most of these infections are preventable.
Know someone who’s pregnant? Tell them about GBS this Group B Strep Awareness Week💙gbsaw.gbss.org.uk @GBSSupport #GroupBStrepAwarenessWeek
July 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Group B Strep is the leading cause of severe infection in newborn babies in the UK.
Most of these infections are preventable.
Know someone who’s pregnant? Tell them about GBS this Group B Strep Awareness Week💙gbsaw.gbss.org.uk @GBSSupport #GroupBStrepAwarenessWeek
Most of these infections are preventable.
Know someone who’s pregnant? Tell them about GBS this Group B Strep Awareness Week💙gbsaw.gbss.org.uk @GBSSupport #GroupBStrepAwarenessWeek
Nominations are open for the RCM Awards 2026! Take a look back at the highlights from 2024 to get a feel from what to expect when you enter: buff.ly/lJC5OFs
July 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Nominations are open for the RCM Awards 2026! Take a look back at the highlights from 2024 to get a feel from what to expect when you enter: buff.ly/lJC5OFs
Calling all AfC staff in Wales, England and Northern Ireland - have you voted on the pay award? Find more about what this year’s pay award means for your band and FAQ’s here buff.ly/tsdlu2p The consultation closes on Monday (8 July) so have your say!
July 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Calling all AfC staff in Wales, England and Northern Ireland - have you voted on the pay award? Find more about what this year’s pay award means for your band and FAQ’s here buff.ly/tsdlu2p The consultation closes on Monday (8 July) so have your say!
Have you had your say on the recent pay offer? It’s crucial we gauge the views of all AfC members on this pay award, so we are urging all eligible midwives and MSWs In England, Wales and NI to have your say now. buff.ly/32c1nBy
June 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Have you had your say on the recent pay offer? It’s crucial we gauge the views of all AfC members on this pay award, so we are urging all eligible midwives and MSWs In England, Wales and NI to have your say now. buff.ly/32c1nBy
The RCM is proud to work with @cavellcharity to provide grants, advice and a listening ear to midwives and maternity support workers who are looking to take charge of their finances and feel more in control. Learn more: buff.ly/MGnKisZ
June 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The RCM is proud to work with @cavellcharity to provide grants, advice and a listening ear to midwives and maternity support workers who are looking to take charge of their finances and feel more in control. Learn more: buff.ly/MGnKisZ
There are 111 armed conflicts worldwide. All are deadly & impact those providing care. We advocate for midwives' right to work in safe environments, which is why we have published our new position statement on the targeting of healthcare workers. buff.ly/ndYMwKW
June 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
There are 111 armed conflicts worldwide. All are deadly & impact those providing care. We advocate for midwives' right to work in safe environments, which is why we have published our new position statement on the targeting of healthcare workers. buff.ly/ndYMwKW
We have just updated our website with more information for those thinking of applying to the 2026 RCM Awards. To take a look back at past winners and to hear from our judges on what they are looking for, head to: buff.ly/ufzSJpa
June 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
We have just updated our website with more information for those thinking of applying to the 2026 RCM Awards. To take a look back at past winners and to hear from our judges on what they are looking for, head to: buff.ly/ufzSJpa
Entries to the 2026 RCM Awards are now open! Head to our official website to learn more about each category, take a look back at previous winners and to enter yourself or to nominate someone extraordinary. buff.ly/QQo8YYb
June 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Entries to the 2026 RCM Awards are now open! Head to our official website to learn more about each category, take a look back at previous winners and to enter yourself or to nominate someone extraordinary. buff.ly/QQo8YYb
More than eight out of 10 student midwives due to qualify this year say that are ‘not confident’ they will find a job on graduating despite maternity services across the UK struggling with understaffing. Read more: buff.ly/ktad3AJ
June 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
More than eight out of 10 student midwives due to qualify this year say that are ‘not confident’ they will find a job on graduating despite maternity services across the UK struggling with understaffing. Read more: buff.ly/ktad3AJ
Have research or insights to share? Submit your abstract for #ICMLisbon2026 and be part of the conversation on One Million More Midwives. You have until 25 June 2025 to submit your abstract, learn more: www.midwives2026.org @internationalmidwives.org
June 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Have research or insights to share? Submit your abstract for #ICMLisbon2026 and be part of the conversation on One Million More Midwives. You have until 25 June 2025 to submit your abstract, learn more: www.midwives2026.org @internationalmidwives.org
The next webinar in the series hosted by our Student Midwife Forum (SMF) is 'Physical activity in pregnancy'. This free event for all members will take place on 8 July 2025. Book now for the chance to increase your knowledge and confidence on the subject. buff.ly/u4aKyp8
May 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The next webinar in the series hosted by our Student Midwife Forum (SMF) is 'Physical activity in pregnancy'. This free event for all members will take place on 8 July 2025. Book now for the chance to increase your knowledge and confidence on the subject. buff.ly/u4aKyp8
Join us on Tuesday (3 June) for an NHS pension scheme update for RCM members. This is a free, online event hosted by @Quilter. Book your ticket now to learn how your pension works, when you can take it and to work out how much you can expect to receive. buff.ly/mXMbPMQ
May 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Join us on Tuesday (3 June) for an NHS pension scheme update for RCM members. This is a free, online event hosted by @Quilter. Book your ticket now to learn how your pension works, when you can take it and to work out how much you can expect to receive. buff.ly/mXMbPMQ
There is just one week left to apply to be the next Employment Relations Advisor at the RCM. Alongside working to improve working conditions for our members, you will also work to progress the RCM’s equality, diversity and inclusion framework. Learn more: buff.ly/Lqb0n5S
May 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
There is just one week left to apply to be the next Employment Relations Advisor at the RCM. Alongside working to improve working conditions for our members, you will also work to progress the RCM’s equality, diversity and inclusion framework. Learn more: buff.ly/Lqb0n5S
Survey closes at 2pm today!
We will use the information shared with us to raise recruitment issues for newly qualified midwives, publicly. If you are a final year midwifery student, please take 5 minutes to share your view with us. buff.ly/HTcuNzE
We will use the information shared with us to raise recruitment issues for newly qualified midwives, publicly. If you are a final year midwifery student, please take 5 minutes to share your view with us. buff.ly/HTcuNzE
May 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Survey closes at 2pm today!
We will use the information shared with us to raise recruitment issues for newly qualified midwives, publicly. If you are a final year midwifery student, please take 5 minutes to share your view with us. buff.ly/HTcuNzE
We will use the information shared with us to raise recruitment issues for newly qualified midwives, publicly. If you are a final year midwifery student, please take 5 minutes to share your view with us. buff.ly/HTcuNzE